Building Safety Manager

Catorfaen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations across high-rise residential properties. This role involves advising management, monitoring performance, and driving improvements in safety processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and experience in building compliance. Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact on safety culture and procedures while working closely with a dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about building safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health & safety within residential buildings.
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on building and fire safety to the Property Management team.
• Manage consultant and client relationships for Building Safety documentation.

Skills

Building Compliance

Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Products

Qube

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Building Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring Zenith and our clients’ compliance with Building Safety regulatory requirements across our high-rise residential portfolio. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this role is based in our Manchester Head Office, with the opportunity to take a lead in developing existing safety processes and procedures in a diverse range of residential and mixed-use buildings, and provide support and training to property management colleagues throughout the business.

You will advise senior management on compliance, monitor PM teams' performances, and have an opportunity to drive positive change within the business through continuous improvement. This position is ideal for someone with experience in building compliance, safety regulations, and a strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support to the Property Management team, in respect of general building and fire safety, including:

• Managing consultant and client relationships in preparation of Building Safety Case documentation
• Managing submissions of documentation under Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations
• Supporting PM team with FRA matters, working with Building Safety Coordinator to ensure annual reviews are booked and attended on time, with correct documentation prepared in advance
• Pro-actively managing risk across a diverse portfolio of residential buildings
• Ensuring compliance with company policies
• Development and improvement of company procedures and policies
• Providing technical guidance to colleagues, training and support, to ensure a culture of safety
• Responding to incidents on site as required
• Responsibility for mandatory reporting under RRFSO and Building Safety Act
• Managing relationships with regional Fire Services and Regulatory bodies
• Maintaining a regime of Fire Door inspections across the PM team
• Maintaining an excellent standard of knowledge of Building Safety issues across the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience managing H&S within residential buildings
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, RRFSO and supporting guidance
• Experience in working with, developing or maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports for high-rise buildings
• NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification (or working towards)
• An understanding of internal communications, reporting to and advising senior colleagues and ability to guide key clients
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and organisational skills
• Ability to produce reports and maintain accurate records
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• IT literate (experience of using Microsoft products and bespoke systems)
• Experience of using Qube (preferable not essential)

This role may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

We appreciate your interest in Zenith Management and thank you for the time invested in this application. We are currently reviewing all applications and are planning to schedule interviews in the upcoming weeks. If you are among the selected candidates, you can expect contact from our Human Resources team to arrange a preferred date/time.